The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds - The Black Motion Picture Experience (Vinyl LP | VG+/VG)

The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds – The Black Motion Picture Experience from 1973 collects instrumental funk and soul versions of great blaxploitation themes. Arranged and produced by Tony Camillo, with New York session players such as Bob Babbitt and Ralph MacDonald. You get Across 110th Street, Superfly, Shaft, Freddie's Dead and Trouble Man.

On offer is the original 1973 US pressing on Buddah Records (BDS 5129), the cover with a cut-out mark.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Buddah Records – BDS 5129
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1973
• Genre: Soul, Funk, Soundtrack – more in Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG, CO – cut out

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Across 110th Street (2:24)
2. Slaughter (2:20)
3. Ben (3:20)
4. Also Sprach Zarathrustra (2001) (2:51)
5. Superfly (3:02)

Side B

1. Trouble Man / T Stands For Trouble (5:56)
2. Shaft (4:43)
3. Love Theme From Lady Sings The Blues (3:03)
4. Freddie's Dead (2:55)

Personnel

Tony Camillo (Arranger, Conductor, Producer), Bob Babbitt (Bass), Andrew Smith (Drums), Ralph MacDonald (Congas, Percussion), Jeff Mironov (Guitar), Ed Stasium (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1973 US pressing on Buddah Records (BDS 5129).

Which film themes are included?
Among others Across 110th Street, Slaughter, Superfly, Trouble Man, Shaft and Freddie's Dead.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Soul / Funk collection.